Princeton Classics is proud to congratulate alumna Brigid K. Ehrmantraut '18 on her appointment to the faculty of the University of St Andrews. As Associate Lecturer in Latin and History of the British Isles, c. 1100–1500 in the School of History, Ehrmantraut will continue her illustrious research record into the intersection of classical antiquity and the Celtic middle ages—the subject of her multiple forthcoming books.

The Department of Classics is delighted to announce Noah Dorn '27 as the winner of this year's Stinnecke Prize! One of the university's oldest awards, the Stinnecke Exam Prize comes with a one-time stipend of $3,000 and is given to the sophomore or junior in any department who receives the highest marks on a three-hour examination involving translation of Greek and Latin passages as well as grammatical questions on both languages.

Princeton Classics is happy to share the news that Rosie Eden '25 has been elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society. The Phi Beta Kappa Society, founded in 1776 and the oldest of all national honorary scholastic societies, has a chapter at Princeton. Election to this chapter is based on scholastic standing and generally includes the highest-ranking tenth of each graduating class. Congratulations, Rosie!

As a 2024–25 Old Dominion Research Professor in the Humanities Council, Daniela Mairhofer is working on a book project titled “Totum Nihil: Political and Social Critique in the 13th Century.” In this interview, she discusses her book, which revolves around a 13th-century Latin poem largely ignored by scholars.

Ancient Greek enthusiasts from across campus gather weekly for Homer Reading Group, a chance for beginners and world experts alike to bond over antiquity’s most famous bard.